Champagne To Cava; 7 Different Types Of Sparkling Wine To Know

By Devi Poojari

November 16, 2023

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Made from a variety of grape types like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Glera – these wines come in a variety of styles ranging from dry to sweet, and showcasing various flavour profiles. Tap to see the different types of bubbly drinks.

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CHAMPAGNE

Produced in the Champagne region of France, champagne is one of the most famous types of sparkling wine.

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PROSECCO

Known for its fruity and floral notes, prosecco can be an brut (extra dry) wine with a sweetness – making it an ideal dessert wine.

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CAVA

This sparkling wine variety is a relatively more affordable bottle compared to champagne, with a fruity and floral flavour profile.

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CREMANT

With a bold fruit aroma, Cremant wine has a zestier and crisp flavour – ideal to pair with dishes that are fatty.

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SEKT

Favoured as a local drink that is highly popular, sekt was created by German winemakers as a way of borrowing inspiration from champagne.

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MOSCATO D'ASTI

Traditionally meant to be a sweet wine with low alcohol content between 5-6%, the process of creating the wine involves fermenting grapes at low temperatures to develop a light sparkle in the dessert wine.

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AMERICAN SPARKLING WINE

The result of an accidental production that occurred in Ohio, high-quality sparkling wines from America are rising to popularity.

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